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1. Welcome & Introductions
Julian Dobson (Chair), Stephen Craven, Ray Suomi, Derek Mark, John Clarke, Andy Braben, Chris le Breton, Anthony Austin, Matt Lynch, David Senior and Donald Anyiam. Apologies from Liz Delap and John Hearns.

2. November Minutes approved.
Approved.

3.Matters Arising.
Maps: Julian is noping to get these by Christmas.
Email addresses: Andy said we can have up to five for free.
Christmas social event: had been booked for 14 December. Views differed on whether it would be better to hold it immediately following the December meeting next year.

4. Planning Issues.
Donald Anyiam of Greenwich Council discusses various issues with us:

• Bike stands: Don mainly covers LCN+ which does not have a budget for parking; the consultants had delivered different designs from what had been agreed. After some discussion it was agreed with Don that the best design in most remaining locations would be the "Sheffield Extra" stand, 800mm long x 700mm high, with tapper plates on the end stands of each row and cross bars on the intermediate stands (minimal extra expense compared with standard Sheffields). It would be acceptable for local bike shops to have advertising on the tapper plates. Money is available in the 2006/7 budget and installation could start during January. Future years could see an ongoing, costed programme of installation that might include other designs such as those at Beckenham and Finsbury Park stations (the latter having a fee for users and staff in attendance during the day).
  Action: Julian to report back to Lydian.
• Further facilities are needed at North Greenwich station where existing facilities are fully used; could include secure parking. O2 operators might be willing to contribute.
  Action: Anthony to follow up (with Lydian?)
• Foot tunnel cycle channel: Don said a bid was in for Thames Gateway Partnership funding. LCN+ cannot fund it as the tunnel counts as a 'structure' not a 'highway'. Ongoing lift problems were noted.
• CRIMS: All completed except for the ones on TfL routes (trunk roads) in which Greenwich Council was only a consultee. Review received on draft reports for Eltham / A206 / Thames Path routes. Second CRIM for Thames Path route on 18th December to look especially at the 'aggregate zone' (west side of Peninsula), 'missing link' (Westminster Estate) and Thamesmead where LCN+ may be able to fund improvements to the riverside upper cycle path.
  Action: Chris, Dave & Liz to attend this. A bid has been submitted to the Sustrans "Connect2" fund for the missing link.
• Peninsula river crossing: options include a bridge, tunnel or bike racks on the 108 buses; the latter would need the London Mayor's approval.

5. Mast Pond Wharf.
The phase 1 site is now owned by the management company (no longer Comer Homes). The current problems (safety barrier to temporary path and erosion of river bank) are on the Phase 2 site. Greenwich could serve notice that they will make repairs themselves if Comer do not; the HSE would not be involved since it is not a construction site; it would be an Environmental Health matter. It should be made safe for Christmas.

6. Rides.
Ray has sent a draft list of December rides (to be corrected) to the Yahoo group. It was noted that Lewisham Cyclists keep their website more up to date with rides. Action: Ray to ensure all rides get notified to Andy for the website.

Chris had got a rides list published in Meridian (Greenwich lifestyle magazine) but the copy date is the 7th of the month which may be a challenge for rides planning. Don could give contact details for the Council intranet / website. Action: Chris to get these details and submit entries. The LCC magazine probably has too long a lead time.

Poor attendance on rides may be due to people not aware of what is coming up. Action: Ray to send a weekly e-mail reminder to the group of weekend rides.

7. Training.
Derek now has the hi-vis waistcoats.

8. LCC AGM.
Dave attended but there was nothing of significance to report.

9. Vacancies
Item deferred due to lack of time for discusion.

10. Any Other Business.
There had been a lively debate on the Yahoo group about the proposed Casino which had nearly resulted in Moderator action. Julian had not seen all these messages due to a problem with his e-mail.

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